The Fly facts for kids
The Fly is the name of a famous science fiction story and several movies about a scientist who has a terrible accident. It's a classic tale that explores what happens when science goes wrong.
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What is The Fly About?
The main idea behind The Fly is about a brilliant scientist who invents a machine that can teleport things. This means he can move objects from one place to another instantly. But during one of his experiments, a small fly gets into the machine with him. This causes a shocking accident where the scientist's body and the fly's body get mixed up!
The story then follows the scientist as he slowly starts to change, becoming more and more like a fly. It's a very suspenseful and sometimes scary story about identity and the unexpected dangers of new technology.
The Original Story
The very first The Fly story was a short story written by a French-British author named George Langelaan. It was published in 1957. This original story set the stage for all the movies that came after it.
The Classic Movies
The Fly story has been made into movies several times. The most famous versions are from 1958 and 1986. Each movie tells the story in its own way, using the special effects and filmmaking styles of its time.
The 1958 Movie
The first movie version, called The Fly, came out in 1958. It stars David Hedison as the scientist, Andre Delambre. In this film, Andre tries to teleport himself, but a fly gets into his machine. The movie shows the slow and frightening changes he goes through. It was known for its suspense and a shocking ending.
The 1986 Movie
Another very famous version is The Fly, released in 1986. This movie was directed by David Cronenberg and stars Jeff Goldblum as the scientist, Seth Brundle. This version is known for its amazing special effects that show Seth's transformation in a very detailed and sometimes gross way. It's a more intense and tragic story that focuses on the scientist's struggle as he changes. This movie also had a sequel called The Fly II in 1989.
See also
In Spanish: The Fly para niños
